Keith E. Haynes
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Keith E. Haynes is an American politician and lawyer. Haynes was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. He represents the 44th Legislative District (Baltimore City) in the Maryland House of Delegates
and is the current Vice-Chair of the Baltimore City Delegation. As a lawyer, Haynes is a Senior Attorney with the Law of Offices of Peter G. Angelos, P.C. and practices in Maryland and the District of Columbia in the practice areas of Products Liability, Asbestos Litigation, Toxic Torts and General Civil Litigation.
. He attended North Carolina State University
where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree B.A.
in Political Science with a Concentration in Law and Political Philosophy. While at North Carolina Central University, he earned a Master of Public Administration M.P.A., (cum laude). He then graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law
with a Juris Doctor Degree J.D.
. He has been admitted and is a current member of the Maryland Bar and the District of Columbia Bar. Haynes has also been admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland; the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. As a practicing attorney, he is a member of the American Bar Association; the National Bar Association; the Federal Bar Association; the Maryland State Bar Association; the Bar Association of Baltimore City; the Monumental Bar Association; the Maryland Trial Lawyers' Association and the American Trial Lawyers' Association.
to be a Deputy Majority Whip in 2006. He is currently a member of the House Appropriations Committee where he serves as Vice-Chair of the Health and Human Resources Subcommittee. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Haynes also serves on the Capital Budget Subcommittee; Oversight Committee on Pensions; Juvenile Services Facilities Work Group; and the Oversight Committee on Personnel (2004-2006). In addition to serving on the Appropriations Committee, Haynes is currently a member of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review (AELR); Joint Audit Committee and the Special Joint Committee on Pensions. He serves as the Vice Chairman of the Baltimore City Delegation
and is the former Vice President of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Foundation (2004-2006) and a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
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Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
and is the current Vice-Chair of the Baltimore City Delegation. As a lawyer, Haynes is a Senior Attorney with the Law of Offices of Peter G. Angelos, P.C. and practices in Maryland and the District of Columbia in the practice areas of Products Liability, Asbestos Litigation, Toxic Torts and General Civil Litigation.
Background
Keith E. Haynes was born in Shelby, North CarolinaShelby, North Carolina
Shelby is a city in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 19,477 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cleveland County.-Geography:Shelby is located at ....
. He attended North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution...
where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Political Science with a Concentration in Law and Political Philosophy. While at North Carolina Central University, he earned a Master of Public Administration M.P.A., (cum laude). He then graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Baltimore
The University of Baltimore , located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood at 1420 N. Charles Street, is part of the University System of Maryland. Through the Freshman Initiative or Lower Division Initiative, UB has transformed from an upper division university to a...
with a Juris Doctor Degree J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
. He has been admitted and is a current member of the Maryland Bar and the District of Columbia Bar. Haynes has also been admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland; the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. As a practicing attorney, he is a member of the American Bar Association; the National Bar Association; the Federal Bar Association; the Maryland State Bar Association; the Bar Association of Baltimore City; the Monumental Bar Association; the Maryland Trial Lawyers' Association and the American Trial Lawyers' Association.
In the Legislature
Delegate Haynes has been a member of the House of Delegates since January 8, 2003. He was chosen by Speaker Mike BuschMichael E. Busch
Michael E. Busch is the current Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in the United States. Busch has been a member of the House since 1987, and Speaker since January 2003...
to be a Deputy Majority Whip in 2006. He is currently a member of the House Appropriations Committee where he serves as Vice-Chair of the Health and Human Resources Subcommittee. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Haynes also serves on the Capital Budget Subcommittee; Oversight Committee on Pensions; Juvenile Services Facilities Work Group; and the Oversight Committee on Personnel (2004-2006). In addition to serving on the Appropriations Committee, Haynes is currently a member of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review (AELR); Joint Audit Committee and the Special Joint Committee on Pensions. He serves as the Vice Chairman of the Baltimore City Delegation
Baltimore City Delegation
The Baltimore City Delegation refers to the 18 delegates who are elected from districts in Baltimore to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates in the United States. There are currently 6 legislative districts in Baltimore City with each having 3 delegates. The chairman of the delegation is...
and is the former Vice President of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Foundation (2004-2006) and a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland is an American political organization composed of African Americans elected to the Maryland General Assembly...
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Legislative notes
- voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm
- voted in favor of prohibiting ground rents in 2007(SB106)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0250.htm
- voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm
- voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)http://www.mdchamber.org/docs/ss_hb2.pdf
- voted in favor of prohibiting ground rents in 2007(SB106)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0250.htm
- voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)
- voted in favor of slots (HB4) in the 2007 Special session
Democratic primary election results, 2010
- 2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 44th District
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- Voters to choose three: (only the top 6 finishers are shown)
Name Votes Percent Outcome Keith E. Haynes Keith E. HaynesKeith E. Haynes is an American politician and lawyer. Haynes was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. He represents the 44th Legislative District in the Maryland House of Delegates and is the current Vice-Chair of the Baltimore City Delegation. As a...4859 25.9% Won Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr.Keiffer Jackson Mitchell, Jr. is an American politician from Baltimore, Maryland who serves in the Maryland House of Delegates. He was a member of the Baltimore City Council and a candidate in the 2007 mayoral election.-Background:...4481 13.9% Won Melvin L. Stukes Melvin L. StukesMelvin L. Stukes is an American politician who represents the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Stukes is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland...3321 17.7% Won Ruth Kirk 2860 15.2% Lost Chris Blake 973 5.1% Lost Gary T. English 907 4.8% Lost
- Voters to choose three: (only the top 6 finishers are shown)
General election results, 2006
2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 44th District-
- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Melvin L. Stukes Melvin L. StukesMelvin L. Stukes is an American politician who represents the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Stukes is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland...
Dem.13,173 34.0% Won Ruth M. Kirk Ruth M. KirkRuth M. Kirk was an American politician who represented the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. She was elected 7 times and served a total of 28 years representing west and west central Baltimore....
, Dem.12,894 33.3% Won Keith E. Haynes, Dem. 12,565 32.4% Won Other Write-Ins 129 0.3%
- Voters to choose three:
External links
Additional Inoformation about Keith E. Haynes can be found at:- http://KeithEHaynes.com
- http://angeloslaw.com